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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1956
Page
2
TV film producer Isidors Lin enbaum died in Hollywood after a heart attack while at work in his office. He collapsed at his desk and died before an ambulance could reach him.
McKeon Defense under cross examination recounts slapping recruits to enforce discipline and insists no malice. He says the platoon could swim but not qualify, and recalls the fatal night march of Platoon 71 with emotional testimony.
At 18 Michael Hastings, a master tailor, has a play produced at the New Lindsey Theatre in London. His second work will be staged soon and a third commissioned. Critics note imaginative portrayal of Hungarian refugees amid religious and sexual tensions. Hastings also published poetry from age 14 before turning to drama.
President Eisenhower assessed Congress as handling some measures well while delaying farm and highway bills and failing to act on school construction and health insurance. He deplored violent race talk in primaries and spoke of his Panama Conference visit for broad regional insight.
Monterey California brief reports Capt James T Selley age 33 commanding Company K 10th Infantry 5th Division disappeared with payroll of 11830 in small bills after dismissing his guard. His 1956 Chevrolet was found near Fort Ord along the old river road. uniform and pistol inside. Soldiers unpaid.
Four year old Chris Barnes died in Albuquerque New Mexico from leukemia after receiving his eighth blood transfusion. His mother Doris Barnes spoke of his sweet nature and faith in God noting he would have turned five on Friday and a birthday party had been planned but not held. Nurses recalled his bright smile likening him to a littlest angel.
The Boston Light on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor became the first American lighthouse when it was lit on September 14 1716. A one penny per ton tonnage tax funded ongoing maintenance for vessels moving in and out of the harbor.
A Virginia statewide survey by seven newspapers shows 25 delegates likely to back Adlai Stevenson at the Democratic National Convention with 13 preferring a conservative candidate and 16 choosing favorite Southerners. Delegates expect the August Chicago meeting to be liberal dominated and view Kefauver’s withdrawal as solidifying Stevenson. Some supporters anticipate a complimentary vote to Lyndon Johnson or John Battle as vice president.
President Eisenhower will take a 30 day leave from the White House starting tomorrow to pursue political activities. He avoided listing potential Republican vice presidential candidates, saying he would share any views only with trusted friends and as an individual, not as an official. He noted Stassen’s four week leave after backing Herter and praised Stassen’s disarmament work, expressing confidence in Amos Peaslee to continue duties.
At Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania the 115th National Guard Infantry Regiment from Maryland joins the 29th Division units in a three day bivouac during the summer encampment. Lt Gen Charles E Hart praised the troops saying the drills are profitable and morale is high as many attended church last Sunday. He met with Maj Gen Henry C Evans and staff.
In Rio de Janeiro a freight train collided with a passenger train, killing 17 and injuring about 100. The crowded wooden coaches carried drought displaced farmers heading to Sao Paulo factories. The freight locomotive started on a siding and struck the passenger cars, collapsing several coaches.
Sen. Estes Kefauver says most of his delegates will back Adlai Stevenson for the Democratic nomination though some may switch to Gov. Averell Harriman. He withdraws from the race and urges unity ahead of the Chicago convention, noting Stevenson leads in first ballot support while nomination requires 686 delegates.
Mrs. Kefauver calls her husband Estes Kefauver's decision to withdraw from the Democratic presidential race very wise. She expresses pride in his handling, and notes he will fly from Washington to join family in McMinnville for a few days including a planned birthday celebration for him.
Mrs. Homer E Alberti reports the death of her cousin Miss Cora M Carpenter in Elmira New York this morning. Miss Carpenter was a frequent visitor here with funeral services and burial set for Friday in Elmira.
Sat Aug 4 11 am L A Glaize 2 miles west of Middle Town Va Livestock farm machinery household goods B O Brumback auctioneer. Thu Aug 9 10 am Duncan C Gibb Trustee Real Estate Martinsburg Pike E T Snider auctioneer. Sat Aug 11 9 30 am Miss Lucy Mason residence Washington Mil dred Sts Charles Town Antique furniture china glassware household goods Paul E Miller auctioneer G E Vickers Paul Farr clerks. Wed Aug 15 10 30 am Lawrence B Cole and Son 12 miles east of Winchester Red Bud Farm Dairy cattle equipment W D Orndorff auctioneer.
The Imperial Drum Corps formerly Gibson Drum and Bugle Corps won a prize in the Shepherdstown firemen's parade W Va. The group placed second and earned a 25 dollar prize. Benjamin Brown manages the corps which includes about 40 members.
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